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Founded: 12th centuryCategory: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)
Rating
4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Jett Dadswell (8 months ago)
If you love ruins and steep walks this is the place to be. Can't wait till it's finished.
If you love ruins and steep walks this is the place to be. Can't wait till it's finished.
Johannes Demmer (10 months ago)
Really nice stop with the kids to Explorer the old castle unusually situated in a Valley. Small Riser nearby to play and splash in.
Really nice stop with the kids to Explorer the old castle unusually situated in a Valley. Small Riser nearby to play and splash in.
Pencho Yanev (15 months ago)
Beautiful historical place with pleasant staff dressed in ancient armour, where the taste of the warm wine is incredible ?
Beautiful historical place with pleasant staff dressed in ancient armour, where the taste of the warm wine is incredible ?
Alexandru Matei (2 years ago)
We visited the castle on occasion of the Medeavel Festival and it must be the best time of the year to do so. First day, SAT, the weather was perfect, 19 deg and cloudy, extremely important as there is little shade on the castle lawn. We were not allowed to drive by car to the entrance, even to drop off the family and youn kids. The P+R is not close and the buses ran every 15 min. A bit of a queue. The 2 castles are in ruins, worth a climb, but nothing to visit, so the festival is all there is. High point was the joust, with side shows - jogglers, medieval music. Good fast food, on the brink of expensive. Not many craftshops though. Kids were entertained at some point in sword battle, knighting ceremony and some games available. No playground available. Toilets overcrowded, overworked, no baby amenities. We also went on SUN afternoon and evening when the Atmosphere was a lot more relaxed, as people left. No parade, but a last show involving all artists and crowning of the best artist. Grosser Zapfenstreich at the end, delightful and solemn.
We visited the castle on occasion of the Medeavel Festival and it must be the best time of the year to do so. First day, SAT, the weather was perfect, 19 deg and cloudy, extremely important as there is little shade on the castle lawn. We were not allowed to drive by car to the entrance, even to drop off the family and youn kids. The P+R is not close and the buses ran every 15 min. A bit of a queue. The 2 castles are in ruins, worth a climb, but nothing to visit, so the festival is all there is. High point was the joust, with side shows - jogglers, medieval music. Good fast food, on the brink of expensive. Not many craftshops though. Kids were entertained at some point in sword battle, knighting ceremony and some games available. No playground available. Toilets overcrowded, overworked, no baby amenities. We also went on SUN afternoon and evening when the Atmosphere was a lot more relaxed, as people left. No parade, but a last show involving all artists and crowning of the best artist. Grosser Zapfenstreich at the end, delightful and solemn.
Danielle Cummings (2 years ago)
One of my favorite ruins so far. For context, I came here with my mother in law and three kids (ages 5,3,1; I wore the baby). It unfortunately rained the first 15 minutes of our visit. It’s an easy walk from the parking lot to the castle on paved ground but once you’re on castle grounds, forget using a stroller and be very cautious baby wearing or if you have any physical limitations, ESPECIALLY in the rain. Very slippery in some areas. I did fine personally but my 3 year old struggled. That said, once it stopped raining it dried off quickly. We did have to buy tickets, but pricing was very fair. They have a small gift shop and even what looked like a bar if you feel in the mood for a beer. SO much to explore with English and German signage. The ruins are pretty huge and decently well preserved. I am overall so glad we made the trip here today and went to the neighboring castle after, which we drive to, though apparently it’s a 15-20 minute walk (all uphill).
One of my favorite ruins so far. For context, I came here with my mother in law and three kids (ages 5,3,1; I wore the baby). It unfortunately rained the first 15 minutes of our visit. It’s an easy walk from the parking lot to the castle on paved ground but once you’re on castle grounds, forget using a stroller and be very cautious baby wearing or if you have any physical limitations, ESPECIALLY in the rain. Very slippery in some areas. I did fine personally but my 3 year old struggled. That said, once it stopped raining it dried off quickly. We did have to buy tickets, but pricing was very fair. They have a small gift shop and even what looked like a bar if you feel in the mood for a beer. SO much to explore with English and German signage. The ruins are pretty huge and decently well preserved. I am overall so glad we made the trip here today and went to the neighboring castle after, which we drive to, though apparently it’s a 15-20 minute walk (all uphill).
